French Revolution Art: Frédéric Sorrieu's Republican Dream

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What is the title given by Frédéric Sorrieu to his dream of a world?

Democratic and social Republics

What is the female figure in the print holding in her hands?

The torch of Enlightenment and the Charter of the Rights of Man

What is lying on the earth in the foreground of the image?

The shattered remains of the symbols of absolutist institutions

How are the peoples of the world grouped in Sorrieu's utopian vision?

As distinct nations, identified through their flags and national costume

Which two nations are leading the procession in the image?

The United States and Switzerland

What does the black, red, and gold flag carried by the German people represent?

Liberal hopes for unifying the German-speaking principalities into a nation-state under a democratic constitution

What is the significance of Christ, saints, and angels in Fig. 1?

To symbolize fraternity among the nations of the world.

What was the outcome of the changes brought about by nationalism in 19th century Europe?

The emergence of the nation-state in place of multi-national dynastic empires.

What is the key characteristic of a modern state?

A centralised power exercising sovereign control over a clearly defined territory.

What defines a nation-state, according to the text?

A state where the majority of its citizens develop a sense of common identity and shared history or descent.

How did the common identity of a nation-state come into being?

Through struggles, the actions of leaders and the common people.

What is the focus of this chapter in relation to nationalism?

The diverse processes through which nation-states and nationalism emerged in 19th century Europe.

Explore the artistic vision of Frédéric Sorrieu, a French artist who depicted his dream of a democratic and social republic in a series of prints. Learn how he personified Liberty as a female figure and understand the symbolism behind his artwork. This quiz delves into the artistic representation of the French Revolution and its ideals.

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